Naira Marley: FG Suspends operations of private airline indefinitely for flouting COVID-19 regulations
The Federal Government has suspended the operations of a private jet charter and aircraft maintenance firm, Executive Jet Services, for flouting COVID-19 regulations by flying Musician, Azeez Fashola aka…
Obaseki: Wike blasts Governors’ Forum, says it’s now Beggars’ Forum
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike says the Nigeria Governors Forum has become a toothless bulldog because it has lost focus on its role in defending the rule of law…
Nigeria rakes in $450m from Islamic bonds to finance infrastructure
Nigeria has raised 162.56 billion naira ($450 million) to help finance infrastructure projects through the sale of Islamic bonds to local funds and insurance companies, the Debt Management Office (DMO)…
Man, 40, inflicts wounds on minor for returning late from errand: Arrested
The Police Command in Anambra has arrested one Hilary Apeh, 40, for allegedly assaulting and inflicting severe injuries on his nine-year-old niece for returning late from an errand. The command’s…
Our strike is for better benefits, says Resident Doctors Association
Resident doctors in Nigerian public hospitals began a strike on Monday to demand better benefits as they battle the coronavirus pandemic in Africa’s most populous country, the union said. But…
Nantes of France signs Moses Simon from Levante
French club Nantes has signed Nigerian forward, Moses Simon, on Monday from Spanish club Levante on a four-year deal. Nantes said in a statement that it took up the option…
Man docked for allegedly forging late father’s death certificate
A 38-year-old telecoms engineer, Success Desmond, on Monday appeared in a Wuse Zone Six Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly forging his late father’s death certificate. The police charged Desmond,…
Police arrests over 700 rape suspects in 5 months
Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has revealed that between January and May, 2020 about 717 incidents of rape were reported across the country, while 799 suspects have been arrested…
Digital Literacy: Facebook Launches “My Digital World” in Africa
Facebook says it has launched “My Digital World”, a programme designed to equip the youths in Africa, including Nigeria with skills needed to navigate the digital world. Facebook made the…
Social distancing: NRC to work on passenger coaches to resume operation
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has to work on passengers coaches to ensure social distancing, if its Mass Transit Train Services (MTTS) must resume operation amidst the COVID-19…